James Rankin Ratcliff, Jr., age 82 and a resident of Gulfport, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2008, in Gulfport.
Mr. Ratcliff was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Ratcliff; sister, Hattie Parker, and brothers, Lenox and Ned Ratcliff.
He is survived by his son, James R. Ratcliff, III, siblings, Christina Dobbs, Mel Ratcliff, Minnie Newel; and grandchildren, James Paul (Anna) Ratcliff, and Natasha Ratcliff.
Graveside service will be held on Friday, January 2, 2009, at 11:00 AM at Rosehill Cemetery in Brookhaven, MS.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, is in charge of arrangements.
An online obituary may be viewed and guestbook signed at www.riemannfamily.com